The Health Monitor newsletter is a biweekly look by The Maine Monitor at the politics and people shaping health care in Maine. The newsletter is delivered by email every other Thursday and the story portion of each edition is archived below.
Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says it is impossible to solve problem of rising health care costs
As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.
Should Maine allow associate dentists without doctoral degrees? Dentists don’t think so
Lawmakers consider bills to expand access to dental care as the ranks of dentists fall.
Maine considers how to untether itself from federal vaccine rollbacks
On Tuesday, Maine lawmakers discussed legislation to increase access to vaccines after a measles case was confirmed in Bangor.
Indigenous organization trained 30 new doulas
Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness is aiming to help fill in gaps as maternity services have shuttered across Maine.
Use of antipsychotic meds in nursing homes remains flat
Maine has the 12th highest rate of long-term nursing home residents on antipsychotics, which carry health risks.
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